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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Sonalysts, Inc. - **Location:** Waterford, CT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Technical Data Management Systems - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us5b2da597f9c73bc4aeef2d1fe96d0450/eaa ## About the Role * Must be a U.S. Citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance* * Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, systems, electrical, computer, etc.) * 5-10 years of experience in systems engineering Strongly Desired Experience/Qualifications: * Active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance* * Experience with model-based systems engineering * Experience providing systems engineering support to a DoD acquisition program * Ability to lead cross-functional teams and resolve complex technical issues * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills ## Description Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking an experienced systems engineer to provide engineering support to a DoD weapon acquisition program. The successful candidate will manage Systems Engineering Technical Reviews throughout the acquisition cycle, keep multi-disciplinary teams aligned, accelerate decision-making, and directly impact the success of mission-critical systems. As part of the technical backbone of a diverse project team, the successful candidate will help guide requirements, steer risk, and ensure flawless delivery from concept through fleet fielding., A small, central corporate structure coupled with a largely de-centralized approach to project management enables Sonalysts to compete with larger Defense Contractors in providing rapid, innovative solutions to meet customer needs while remaining agile and entrepreneurial at heart. Our employee-owners lead and support existing projects while also developing new business and winning new work. If you are looking to use your technical or operational knowledge to solve challenging problems for the military while benefiting from the flexibility and empowerment of being a contractor or potential future leader in a small business, then Sonalysts may be the place for you. What you will be doing: * Facilitate working groups, integrated product teams, and program review meetings. * Communicate technical information clearly to government, contractor, and internal stakeholders. * Manage action item tracking, risk mitigation, and schedule integrity throughout the acquisition lifecycle. * Translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights for leadership. * Participate in all areas of program development by partnering with experts in mechanics, software, test, and certification to tackle the toughest engineering challenges. * Contribute to requirements management, testing, qualification, certification, and fielding to the fleet. * Implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and maintain system models * Work primarily on-site at Sonalysts' headquarters or designated government facilities to stay closely aligned with project teams., *Maintaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government. Sonalysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other basis protected by law. This job is not available to residents of New York City because of local law restrictions there. 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